Introduction
GH2901 superalloy (GH901 / Incoloy 901 / UNS N09901) is an austenitic age‑hardening nickel alloy designed for high strength and creep resistance up to 650°C. GH2901 round bar, forging, wire, spring wire, and fastener are widely used in gas turbine discs, compressor discs, aero engine bolts, high temperature nuts, and pump shafts. This precipitation hardening alloy offers high yield strength, good stress rupture, and excellent fatigue resistance. Compared to Inconel 718, GH2901 provides similar performance for moderate high‑temperature applications. Available per ASTM B408, AMS 5660, or customer specifications.
Chemical components (%)
Composition | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | Al | Ti | B | Cu | Bi | Pb |
Min | 0.02 | \ | \ | \ | \ | 11.00 | 40.00 | 5.00 | \ | 2.80 | 0.01 | \ | \ | \ |
Max | 0.03 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 0.008 | 14.00 | 45.00 | 6.50 | 0.30 | 3.10 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Mechanical properties
Rigidity | Tensile strength | Yield strength | Elongation |
200 | ≥1034MPa | ≥689MPa | ≥12% |
Physical properties
Density | Melting points | Specific heat | Magnetism | Resistivity | Thermal conductivity | Linear expansivity |
8.4g/cm3 | 1415-1450℃ | 0.41J/(Kg.℃) | \ | 1.073Ω·mm²/m(300℃) | 12.0W/(m.k)(300℃) | 15.5×10-6/K(20-700℃) |
GH2901 Superalloy Available Products and Standard
1. GB/T 14992 (Superalloys – Classification and Specifications)
Grade: GH2901 / GH901
Type: Round Bar / Sheet / Plate / Strip / Wire / Forgings
Size Range:
Wire: 0.1 – 15.0 mm dia
Strip: 0.05 – 5.0 mm thick × 5 – 500 mm wide
Round Bar: 8 – 355 mm dia
Sheet / Plate: 0.5 – 180 mm thick
Surface: Annealed, Bright, Pickled, Ground
Testing: Chemical analysis, mechanical test (tensile strength, yield strength, elongation), hardness test, high-temperature stress rupture test, age hardening response test, dimensional inspection
2. ASTM B408 (Standard Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Rod and Bar)
Grade: UNS N09901 / GH2901 / GH901 / Incoloy 901
Type: Round Bar / Rod / Wire
Size Range:
Round Bar: 8 – 355 mm dia (hot rolled or cold drawn)
Wire: 0.1 – 15.0 mm dia (coils or straight)
Surface: Annealed, Pickled, Ground, Turned, Bright
Testing: Chemical analysis, mechanical test (tensile, yield, elongation), hardness test, age hardening test, ultrasonic test, dimensional inspection
3. AMS 5660 (Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Bar, Wire, and Forgings)
Grade: UNS N09901 / Incoloy 901 / GH2901
Type: Round Bar / Wire / Forging
Size Range:
Round Bar: 8 – 355 mm dia
Wire: 0.1 – 15.0 mm dia
Forging: Custom sizes available
Surface: Annealed, Pickled, Ground, Turned, Bright
Testing: Chemical analysis, mechanical test (tensile, yield, elongation), hardness test, age hardening response test, stress rupture test, ultrasonic test, dimensional inspection
Advantages
(1)High yield strength and creep resistance below 650°C: GH2901 round bar and forging offer excellent high temperature strength and stress rupture life for turbine discs and compressor discs.
(2)Good oxidation resistance up to 760°C: GH2901 sheet and plate resist oxidation and maintain structural stability in aero engine static structural parts.
(3)Stable age‑hardening microstructure: Strengthened by metastable γ′ [Ni₃(Ti,Al)] phase with trace aluminum inhibiting η‑Ni₃Ti transformation, GH2901 alloy provides reliable long‑term service below 650°C.
(4)Proven alternative to Inconel 718: For moderate high‑temperature fastener applications, GH2901 spring wire and fastener deliver comparable performance with cost effectiveness.
(5)Good fatigue resistance: GH2901 wire and round bar exhibit strong reverse fatigue strength, suitable for rotating components like journals and turbine outer rings.
Applications
(1)Gas turbine rotating discs – GH2901 forging and round bar are widely used for turbine discs, compressor discs, and journals in aviation and ground gas turbine engines below 650°C.
(2)Static structural parts – GH2901 plate and sheet serve in turbine outer rings, casings, and support structures requiring oxidation resistance and dimensional stability.
(3)High temperature fasteners – GH2901 bolt, nut, and fastener are specified for aero engine assemblies up to 650°C, offering high clamp load retention.
(4)Pump shafts and remaining spare parts – GH2901 round bar and wire are used in oil & gas pumps and replacement components for legacy engines.
(5) Aero engine hardware – GH2901 spring wire and strip are applied in springs, seals, and retaining rings operating under thermal cycling.
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